What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem.
From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.
Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.
Legend may not be a dystopian that breaks any new grounds, but that doesn't stop it from being enjoyable. The world is both intriguing and mysterious--there is so much we don't know, even at the end of the book, though there is also the promise of more.
Though fairly predictable plot-wise, Legend was still fun to follow the characters as they unraveled secrets and nefarious plots. The ending was very Divergent-esque, but I do like that it opens the world up a bit and gives us great possibilities for the next book in the series.
